Decl. of Rights, Art. XI
Right to a remedy in the laws
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Every subject of the commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property, or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it; completely, and without any denial; promptly, and without delay; conformably to the laws.
Simplified explanation
Every subject ought to find a certain remedy in the laws for injuries to his person, property or character, and to obtain right and justice freely, completely, promptly and without delay, conformably to the laws.